Clinton Files Papers For '96 Race, Says It Could Be Rough

OTHER NEWS TO NOTE - WASHINGTON

April 15, 1995

President Clinton on Friday filed paperwork declaring himself a candidate for re-election and to begin raising up to $34 million for what he predicted will be ''the most challenging campaign I will ever face.'' The documents filed at the Federal Election Commission coincided with the opening of offices in Washington for Clinton-Gore '96 Primary Committee Inc., the campaign organization for the president.

White House spokesman Mike McCurry said the committee will mail out a letter on Monday to 1 million of Clinton's ''closest friends.''

The letter does not explicitly ask for contributions, but McCurry said a return envelope will be enclosed for checks if the recipient is so inclined.